Mona L05 starts at 169,800 yuan ($25,250) in pre-sales, with its official launch in China set for October 29. Read more…
Chinese government cuts state subsidies for EV manufacturers
China is cutting export tax rebates for vehicles with alternative powertrains. With exports being a key growth driver, this puts Chinese automakers under pressure – just as domestic sales are slumping. Read more…
Leapmotor takes over Thai business as it plots local assembly
Signalling a stronger commitment to Thailand, Leapmotor has taken direct control of its local operations. It has also started evaluating plans for setting up local assembly. Read more…
SuperPanther: eTopas 600 at centre of European growth strategy
SuperPanther aims to rapidly scale up sales of its eTOPAS 600 in Europe. At the IAA Transportation, Frank Schulz, Head of European Sales, spoke with electrive about the first customer deployments, consumption figures, dual-CCS as a bridge to MCS, and the planned ramp-up to several hundred vehicles. His assessment of economic viability is particularly bold: he states that the electric truck is already more cost-effective than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). Read more…
BMW launches sixth-gen battery production in Shenyang
The BMW Group has begun series production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse in Shenyang. Following Debrecen and Irlbach-Straßkirchen, the site in northeastern China is the third plant in the company’s new battery network. In future, the energy storage systems produced there will power the Neue Klasse models that BMW will manufacture in China for the local market. Read more…
Avatr launches 2026 Avatr 06 with Huawei ADS 5, trims lineup to 2 variants
The 2026 Avatr 06 starts at 205,900 yuan ($30,620) after incentives and comes with larger batteries. Read more…
Share charging to cut costs, Fraunhofer tells electric truck fleets
Sharing charging infrastructure between companies could improve the economics of electric truck fleets, according to a three-year research project led by Fraunhofer IFAM. The study found that selling charging electricity to third parties can reduce fleet operating costs, while warning that grid connection capacity remains a key obstacle to expanding infrastructure at logistics hubs and industrial sites. Read more…
BMW starts Gen 6 battery production in China as Neue Klasse i3 covers 1,213 km without recharging in test
BMW said the Neue Klasse i3 50L traveled 1,213 km in a real-world road test without recharging. Read more…
BMW starts production of Gen6 batteries in China, following Hungary and Germany
BMW kicked off the production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its Shenyang plant in China. This is the third location for such production, following the factories in Debrecen, Hungary and Strasskirchen, Germany. The facilities are part of the growing Gen6 battery production network, which will eventually expand to Woodruff, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. BMW’s Gen6 batteries are… Read more…
Top EV battery makers’ market share in China in September 2026: CATL 40.92%, BYD 21.09%
CATL remained the leader, but its market share gap with BYD narrowed for the fourth consecutive month. Read more…
China EV battery installations reach 87.2 GWh in September, setting fresh high for year
China’s EV battery installations rose 14.7% year-on-year in September, with growth slowing for the second consecutive month. Read more…
Leapmotor to launch A10s on October 18, adding sporty variant to A10 electric SUV lineup
The A10s is expected to retain the A10’s battery and range specifications, with key changes centered on red-and-black styling and driver-assistance features. Read more…
Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
A new smart thermostat from Apple and Schneider Electric could soon use your iPhone to figure out when you’re home – and help move heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and/or cheaper. Read more…
Skyworks begins sampling its Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters
Skyworks Solutions launches Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters, offering up to 44% switching loss reduction with ProVCD technology. Read more…
Prinoth is getting charged up for winter with a little help from Scania
The winter equipment experts at Prinoth are partnering with Swedish trucking group SCANIA on a pair of new, battery-electric snow groomers that are ready to hit Europe’s ski slopes with up to 624 kWh of battery power all winter long. Read more…
BMW’s new flagship i7 makes a great chauffeur vehicle [Images]
BMW overhauled its flagship i7 electric sedan. Now, it wants you to use it as a chauffeur vehicle. Read more…
DeLorean may have a flying car in the air before Tesla does [video]
Your eyes do not deceive you, dear readers – the iconic, stainless-steel bodied and gullwing-doored sportscar brand DeLorean is not only somehow still alive, but they apparently have enough money to campaign a DeLorean-branded eVTOL in the new Airspeeder racing series. Read more…
Revolution Wind is powering New England, and Trump is attacking it again
Revolution Wind is already sending electricity to New England, and all 65 turbines are installed. Now the Trump administration is challenging the federal approval that allowed the offshore wind farm to be built. Again. Yes, really. Read more…
char.gy leads delivery of on-street chargers under the UK’s LEVI program
char.gy leads delivery of over 60,000 on-street EV chargers under the UK’s LEVI program, expanding kerbside charging across England. Read more…
Europe is back: How VW, Stellantis and Co. shine in Paris
The Paris Motor Show is a magnet for the global automotive industry this week. Europe’s sector is making it clear at the industry event that it will not cede the electric vehicle field to China without a fight. Above all, Stellantis and VW are presenting numerous innovations. Here’s our live trade fair report from Paris. Read more…
